Tax-Free Allowance hits £13,006 with HMRC rule
HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.
HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 starting in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim and how to plan for the changes.
The Valuation Office clarifies how the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge will work for properties over £2 million from 2028. Learn about the targeted valuations and how it aims to create a fairer system.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major inheritance tax rule change for farmers and business owners. From April, couples can transfer unused relief, shielding up to £2m from tax. Discover the impact and reaction.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
The DWP is rolling out home visits to help vulnerable people with benefit claims. Find out who is eligible and how the new support scheme works.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
UK drivers warned: leaving Christmas gifts in vehicles risks £2,500 insurance costs and fines for obstructed views. Experts urge secure storage and safe loading.
The Duke of Northumberland's business arm announces increased turnover and profits, driven by completed retail schemes in Alnwick and Teesside. Read the full financial results.
A little-known insurance rule could see drivers losing thousands this Christmas. Hiding presents in your vehicle may breach 'reasonable care' clauses, leading to reduced or invalidated claims. Check your policy now.
UK drivers issued urgent safety advice as snowstorm approaches. Experts warn of insurance claim rejections and fines for negligent driving in ice and snow. Read the essential rules.
A meticulously designed 130 sq ft studio flat in Pimlico, comparable to a caravan, is on the market for £294,900. It features an Italian wall-bed, floating concrete floors and bespoke carpentry.
Patch's 17,000 sq ft flagship workspace opens Jan 5 at Gloucester's £107m Forum development, offering co-working, offices & event spaces, boosting city's economy.
Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Average property prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by £109,000 in a year, the sharpest drop in the city. Discover the local insights and market trends behind the figures.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
Growing estate agency group My Property Box expands its North East footprint with its 16th acquisition in seven years, purchasing family-run Clarke Holland in Ashington. Read more on the deal and new CFO appointment.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Virgin Media O2 has moved its Manchester customer hub to a new city centre office, doubling job applications. The firm confirms hybrid working is permanent. Read more.
Donald Trump launches a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama episode deceptively edited his speech. The BBC apologised but denies defamation. Read the full details.
A major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
A prime retail and office space at 34 Tenby Street in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is set for auction on December 10th. Guide price is £230,000+. Discover the details and how to bid.
Artist Emily Powell puts her Brixham masterpiece home on the market for £2m after running out of walls to paint. The immersive artwork spans 400sqm and includes 85 extra pieces.
A bride suffered life-changing injuries after plunging 25ft from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details and outcome of her negligence claim.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.